Welcome to the Faculty of Science and Technology, we pride ourselves on the high level of support provided to our Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students throughout their degrees.
Our faculty is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive research environment where discovery, innovation, and excellence thrive. As an HDR candidate, you are an integral part of our research community, contributing to new knowledge and addressing challenges of regional, national, and global significance. We encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities available to engage with fellow researchers, develop your skills, and grow as an independent scholar. I wish you every success in your research journey and look forward to celebrating your achievements.
Dr Vinuthaa Murthy, Associate Dean of Research
The comprehensive resources on this page are specific to our Faculty and we hope they will assist you during your candidature. By now, you would have been in touch with our HDR Coordinator for your induction and commencement as an HDR student in our Faculty, but we encourage you to take advantage of all that the Faculty has to offer. Should you require further assistance, please contact the HDR Coordinator at FST-HDR-Coordinator@cdu.edu.au
Email signatures
The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) would like for all HDR Students to use the correct signature when corresponding with internal and external parties.
Note: First and foremost, FST HDR Students fall under the Faculty of Science and Technology, any Research Institutes and Research Centres are affiliations.
Induction documents
FST HDR Handbook September 2026
Templates
WHS
All Candidates using office space on Campus must complete the General WHS Induction checklist and, if relevant, the Lab Induction checklist. Candidates who access lab space after hours must complete the after-hours lab access request form along with the Hazard and Risk Management form. Supervisors are responsible for going over these checklists with their students. Completed forms are to be submitted to FST-HDR-Coordinator@cdu.edu.au
Finance forms
Refer to the FST HDR Handbook for further information.
Travel and fieldwork forms
Refer to the FST HDR Handbook for further information.
Student Support
https://www.cdu.edu.au/current-students/life-health-wellbeing
Faculty of Science and Technology HDR Coordinator:
Contact: FST-HDR-Coordinator@cdu.edu.au
Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) - :
https://www.cdu.edu.au/research-and-innovation/current-hdr-candidates/hdr-forms-codes
Contacts: Research.Degrees@cdu.edu.au (General and Scholarship) / HDRexams@cdu.edu.au (Examination)
HDR Grants
FST HDR Grant rounds will open subject to the availability of funding and will be advertised on the FST HDR Current Students webpage, as well as via email to current students and supervisors.